"emmenagogue" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: emmenagogues [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἔμμηνα||menses}} Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”), {{m|grc|ἀγωγός||leading}} ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} emmenagogue (plural emmenagogues)
  1. (medicine) An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation. Categories (topical): Gynaecology, Medicine, Menstruation Categories (lifeform): Herbs Synonyms: emmenagog [US] Related terms: emmenagogic, emmenology

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